Casa Amore is filled with light and space built into the side of a hill on the ground floor with all doors and windows opening out onto a large, multi-level garden terrace that overlooks the vineyards in the quaint village of San Sano. Casa Amore is located on the front side of a newly restored medieval building (about 12th century), now home to eight separate apartments.

The two bedroom, two bathroom villa has a large, fully equipped gourmet Tuscan kitchen with connecting dining and living rooms – a wonderful entertainment area for friends and family and plenty of room for everyone. The living room has a flat screen TV, DVD player and iPod/CD stereo. The winters are warmed with a wood-burning stove in the living room.

Locally made Tuscan tile flooring is throughout the villa, which creates a warm and comfortable environment. The bedrooms have beamed ceilings and thick walls from the original structure, which was meticulously maintained for its architectural integrity and beauty.

Each bedroom has French doors that open onto a nice view of the vineyard, which produces the local San Sano wine. The master bedroom has a double bed. The second bedroom is a twin and has an en suite bathroom. The two bathrooms are both fitted with showers.

The owners of Casa Amore are Americans, who share a love for their family and Italy. The husband’s grandfather was born in Southern Italy, and a loving tribute to him hangs in his photograph over the staircase.High-speed wireless internet access available for an additional fee of 25 Euros per week. Please bring your own laptop.

The second bedroom can be converted into a double or twins if requested when booking.

In House: Facilities

The size of the apartment is 85 sqm

Sofabed double

TV

DVD-MP3 player

Fire place (open)

No pets allowed

Microwave oven

Electric kettle

Dishwasher

No smoking

1 electric fan

Hairdryer

Iron

Ironing board

Stove top espresso machine

American coffee machine

Barbecue

iPod docking stereo

Internet WI-FI Inhouse

Mosquito screens

Resort: San Sano

Savour the historic richness of San Sano while enjoying a relaxing day by the pool situated within the property’s private vineyards. Staying in the pristine village is a unique journey back into time when life was slow and passionate; and neighbours sat in their yards and sipped wine while watching the sunset.

The village of San Sano is a step back into thousands of years of history. With less than 100 residents, San Sano is nestled among the vineyard-covered rolling hills of Tuscany. Within the small village, is the property once owned by a local winemaker, and now fully restored into individual villas with every detail carefully monitored to ensure the structures remain authentic and untainted.

San Sano has one restaurant, a small grocery store, and an intimate church with Sunday morning services at 10. This medieval village is surrounded by walking paths, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides. The large pool is on the edge of the villas, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool, accessed by ladders, is 14 meters by 7 meters and has comfortable sunbeds in which to relax while catching up on reading. The pool is open from Easter through November.

San Sano has a rich history – just ask any local! They’ll tell you about the “boozy frog” fountain in the small park where neighbors gather throughout the day. Many years ago, a resident of San Sano was a contestant on a game show and told an outrageous tale about how the frogs in his village got drunk from drinking Chianti wine from the bottle. It was such a wild story that he won the contest and with his prize money, he bought the fountain for the community to enjoy.

The villas in San Sano are ideal for traveling couples who want to split their holiday time between wine tastings, relaxing around the pool, walks in the surrounding areas and taking day trips to other villages, and dining in all the great Tuscan local restaurants. One couple may want to explore, while the other couple stays at the villa.

San Sano is a short drive to dozens of charming villages, and the larger communities of Gaiole in Chianti, Radda and Siena. It has everything anyone could imagine to capture the true Tuscan experience.A parking area is available for guests use.

The large pool is situated on the edge of the hamlet, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool is accessed by a ladder into the shallow end. The paved surround is furnished with sun loungers and tables.

Surrounded by Mediterranean trees and shrubs the pool measures 14 metres by 7 metres and overlooks rows of vines in the surrounding vineyard, it has a depth of 1.50 metres. The pool is open from Easter until November.

Onsite: Facilities and Local Services

Swimming pool - 14x7 mtrs - open from Easter to November (weather permitting)

House Maid - service provided by local supplier - available on request

Leisure - walks, swimming, tennis, mountain bikes

Local Leisure - cooking school, horse riding, ballooning.

Private Chef - available on request

Babysitter - book in advance

Wine Tastings - available on request

Horse riding - available at Castello di Tornano, on the way to Gaiole.

The Security Deposit is 200 Euro or equivalent in your own currency. This is collected on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.Payment method for security deposit: Cash

Weekly linen and bathroom towels:
included - provided by local supplier

Heating, if used: by consumption

Final clean:
included - provided by local supplier

Tourist tax:
1,50 Euro per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply

Baby cot: 1
available on request 10 euro per item per week

High chair: 1
available on request 5 euro per item per week

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The Security Deposit is 200 Euro or equivalent in your own currency. This is collected on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.Payment method for security deposit: Cash

Weekly linen and bathroom towels:
included - provided by local supplier

Heating, if used: by consumption

Final clean:
included - provided by local supplier

Tourist tax:
1,50 Euro per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply

Baby cot: 1
available on request 10 euro per item per week

High chair: 1
available on request 5 euro per item per week

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The guest reviews published below represent the personal opinions of To Tuscany customers after their stay at the villa. These opinions do not necessarily represent the view of To Tuscany. For more information and our reviews policy please click here

Thank you for your review. The owner apologises that you felt the house was damp and musty. Casa Amore is a restoration of a medieval structure...it was built into the side of a hill to deliberately keep the rooms cool during the summer months. The house is aired prior to each arrival and the mustiness normally lifts. The property management would happily have helped with this if it had been reported.

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Anonymous

Family with older children

London, United Kingdom

Stay: July 2016

Had a great time here. My only complaint was the pillows weren’t to my liking!!!!!

Also, if you want to eat in the restaurant on the day of arrival you will need to book!

The bedding and linen are supplied by a professional laundry company. The pool is cleaned twice a week by the property management - apologies that the cleanliness was not to standard - this may have been due to the rainy week.

Owner update: The problem with the pressure in the shower stems from too much calcium in the water and the very old municipal pipes that come from the Commune di Gaiole. New pipes are gradually being installed in the area.
In the meantime, the owner will ensure that the showerheads and faucet screens are treated more regularly. Thank you for informing us.

The small peaceful village of San Sano has one restaurant, called La Grotta della Rana, a small grocery store, and a small church with Sunday morning services at 10am. This medieval village is very popular with walkers and cyclists, surrounded as it is by pathways, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides.

No it is not possible to arrive early, this is to ensure the villa is fully prepared for your arrival.
To ensure the villa can be prepared for the next guest please depart by 10.00

- Are pool towels supplied?

not included

- Is there Internet in the villa?

WI-FI with weekly charge

- Can we bring an extra person / child that can sleep on an air mattress or not the couch?

No, for fire and safety regulations, and insurance purposes, the maximum number of people indicated on the description cannot be exceeded.
NB: anyone aged 2 or above counts towards the occupancy of the house.

- Can we order a cot and / or high chair?

Please see here if it is possible in your villa. You can order these while completing your booking online, or at a later date by logging into you account.

- Where do I find information about the final cleaning, security deposit and other extra charges?

For complete details about what costs are included and excluded see here

- How much does heating cost in Italy?

Heating is very expensive in Italy. Most properties charge heating by consumption. Please make sure on arrival you are shown the meter so that you can check your spending. Here you can see how heating is charged at your villa.

- Is there a local bike hire place?

For bike hire shops see here, this is not an exhaustive list. On arrival you can check with the property owner for the closest shop.

- Where is the nearest grocery shop?

Click here for information about the nearest village/town and grocery shop.

- Is it possible to have a Welcome Hamper? if yes, how can we order one?

Yes, a Welcome Hamper can be provided (service provided by local supplier). To order a Welcome Hamper please login into your account and place the order for one Welcome Hamper

- Where is the nearest recommended restaurant?

Click here for information about the nearest village/town and restaurant.

Click here to view information we have put together to assist you with your travel plans

- When do I get the directions and keyholder contact?

After paying the balance you will receive the directions. They will also be accessible in your account.
You will also be supplied with a contact number for To Tuscany in case you should have any queries about the property on arrival

- Where do I find the directions?

Once your balance payment has been received you can access the directions from your account.

- Can we book a weekly stay not arriving on Saturday?

From June to end September, it is not possible to change the arrival/departure days. In other seasons it can be considered only for last minute bookings and at the owners discretion. Please contact us for more information or if you have a specific request.

- What is there to do for children in the area?

Click here for some ideas of what to do with children while on holiday

Villas which allow pets have an icon with a dog. Please check the description page of your villa for the icon. If pets are accepted this is normally limited to ONE dog per booking, please contact your agent for any questions. Some properties have extra charges for pets, make sure you check the extra charges here for pet charges.

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